THE MSE CHARITY
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £9,555 for the year, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted reserves from £89,223 to £79,668. Per the trustees' report, this deficit was a planned reduction in net assets to spend funds built up from a delayed grant round process in the previous year. The charity remains solvent with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity aims to balance its obligations to spend the maximum amount of its income as soon as possible after receipt and to ensure that grant applications fall within its objects, while maintaining a minimum level of reserves to ensure its operations are not interrupted.” — page 8
“During the year K A Davies, trustee of The MSE Charity, received £20,856 in gross remuneration (excluding pension and NI contributions) for administrative work. She was not paid for her role as trustee.” — page 18
“During the year K A Davies, trustee of The MSE Charity, received £20,856 in gross remuneration (excluding pension and NI contributions) for administrative work. She was not paid for her role as trustee.” — page 18
“The Charity is primarily funded by donations from moneysavingexpert.com part of MONY Group and Martin Lewis (for the administration costs of the charity).” — page 4
“During the year K A Davies, trustee of The MSE Charity, received £20,856 in gross remuneration (excluding pension and NI contributions) for administrative work. She was not paid for her role as trustee.” — page 18
“The Charity is primarily funded by donations from moneysavingexpert.com part of MONY Group and Martin Lewis (for the administration costs of the charity).” — page 4
Trustees
- Arieh Alexander Gilbert
- Clarissa Coleman
- Emily Crawford
- Katherine Davies
- Marcus Giles Herbert
- STEPHANIE MILNE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £138k | £148k |
| 31/03/2025 | £137k | £71k |
| 31/03/2024 | £133k | £133k |
| 31/03/2023 | £133k | £131k |
| 31/03/2022 | £121k | £197k |
Common questions
Is THE MSE CHARITY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £9,555 for the year, resulting in a reduction of unrestricted reserves from £89,223 to £79,668. Per the trustees' report, this deficit was a planned reduction in net assets to spend funds built up from a delayed grant round process in the previous year. The charity remains solvent with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE MSE CHARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE MSE CHARITY as a grant recipient include LEADERS IN COMMUNITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LEADERS IN COMMUNITY | FY2022 | £6k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GRAND CHARITY | 1 | £6.6m |
| NORTHUMBERLAND MASONIC CHARITY ASSOCIATION | 1 | £275k |
| Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons' Charity (LRFC) | 1 | £187k |
| THE AURORA TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | 1 | £40k |
| ATTEND | 1 | £10k |
| DAVID LISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE REISNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £5k |